What Is the Molecular Formula of Chlorous Acid

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the molecular formula of chlorous acid?

• A) HClO
• B) HClO₂
• C) HClO₃
• D) HClO₄
• E) HCl

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Definitions:

Triplet

A term relating to a quantum state where an atom or molecule has two unpaired electrons that have parallel spins, significant in spectroscopy and quantum mechanics.

NMR

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, a spectroscopic technique used to observe local magnetic fields around atomic nuclei, providing detailed information about the structure, dynamics, and chemical environment of molecules.

Singlet

A term used in quantum mechanics and spectroscopy to describe a state in which all electrons in an atom or molecule are spin-paired, showing no magnetic field external to the system.

Doublet

In spectroscopy, a pattern indicating two closely linked energy levels or particles, often seen in NMR or EPR spectroscopy.